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2003 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2003 FORD TAURUS

7 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10282821 |
DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN THE AC SHUT OFF AND THE OVERHEATED AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. EVERY TIME I TRIED TO START IT, IT MADE A KNOCKING SOUND. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHY IT OVERHEATED. *TR
#10282822 |
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I EXITED THE FREEWAY, WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE THE CAR SLOWLY AND I STARTED TO SMELL BURNING OIL AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN I ACCELERATED. I STOPPED THE CAR AND OIL SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. *TR
#10274736 |
AC FAN ONLY BLOWS ON HIGH. WAS DRIVING HOME IN POURING DOWN RAIN, AND AC BLOWER QUIT WORKING ON 2ND NOTCH. WHEN CONTACTING FORD, THEY TOLD ME I DIDN'T HAVE A WARRANTY AND JUST THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST WOULD BE 70 DOLLARS. I'M A SINGLE MOM OF THREE AND FROM SEARCHING THE INTERNET I SEE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. AS YOU KNOW YOU NEED EITHER HEAT OR AIR TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IF FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT AND DOES NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
#10259879 |
ONCE IN APRIL 2008 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2009, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE HEATER BLOWER/MOTOR IN MY 2003 FORD TAURUS. BOTH TIMES, I HAD A PUDDLE OF WATER FORM ON THE FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR BEFORE THE MOTOR WENT OUT. BOTH TIMES THE BLOWER/MOTOR WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR
#10242147 |
BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING - ONCE REMOVED I FOUND RUSTY WATER IN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY - ONCE PUT BACK IN ONLY HIGH WORKS. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND RESISTER BUT UNTIL THE LEAK IS FIXED STOPPING THE WATER FROM ENTERING THIS AREA I WILL NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. *TR
#10236024 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,500. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/15/08 *JB
#10195611 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GALLIUM WAS LEAKING AND THEY REPLACED THE AC MOTOR AND RESISTER. THE DEALER CHARGED HER $700 FOR THE REPAIR AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN RECALL # 03V087000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 47,117.

Other 2003 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Train 169 complaints Suspensionfront 147 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 136 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 86 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 82 complaints Structure 79 complaints Suspension 77 complaints Electrical System 75 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 74 complaints Visibility 52 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 36 complaints Visibilitywindshield 33 complaints Exterior Lighting 30 complaints Air Bags 26 complaints Engine 23 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 23 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Suspensionrear 22 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 22 complaints Service Brakes 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Structurebody 17 complaints Tires 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Steering 11 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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